Laboratory and Site Operations Associate (Contractor)

This is a 1099 Contract opportunity with no benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Laboratory and Site Operations Associate supports laboratory services for Technical Operations Department and warehouse services for Site Operations Department. Main functions and responsibilities include: laboratory glassware washing stocking consumables inventory equipment service vendor coordination assistance laboratory organization and safety as well as shipping receiving storing and distribution of materials supplies mail inter-office mail and equipment to all areas of the Company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These may include but are not limited to:
Gather wash sterilize and distribute lab glassware as needed
Maintain stocks of lab consumables and chemical reagents
Receive inventory goods ordered and stock as needed
Verify packing slips and match inventory goods delivered
Maintain log of inventory goods received
Maintain log of shipments incoming and outgoing
Deliver inter-department mail and supplies
Provide mail services to and from the front desk
Provide warehouse receiving area alternate coverage during core business hours (8:30 AM 5:00 PM at a minimum).
Assist Site Operations and Facilities Team with site activities and events as needed
Provide coordination assistance to third-party service providers
Organize and maintain lab storage and warehouse spaces
Conduct laboratory safety readiness and inspections periodically
Backup lab support (e.g. buffer preparations aliquoting/labeling samples etc.) as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Minimum of a High School diploma with 1-3 years of experience (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered)
Proven administrative ability and workflow management
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Effectively communicate within a group and individually
Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary groups in a fast-paced work environment
Experience with inventory management is a plus
Experience with basic lab techniques and lab safety protocols is a plus

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Equipment: PC scanners copy machines voice-mail and e-mail systems and common office machines or ability to be trained.
Software Knowledge: Windows MS Office (Outlook Word Excel).

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Internally this individual will work with Purchasing Facilities and Technical Operations.
External vendor relationships such as evaluations of new vendors and communications with current vendors.
Deal with multiple interdepartmental personnel
Build/maintain relationships with internal customers and external vendors

EFFORT REQUIRED/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Physical Activities: On a continuous basis either sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; walking within laboratories and between buildings; as well as lifting up to 30 lbs. will be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.
Laboratory Activities if applicable: Experience in biology and chemical laboratory environments needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.

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